Technique

Cutting Tools

These cutting tools will help you complete your projects for a clean, professional look. From scissors and shears to nippers and flush cutters, these tools are perfect for trimming away any excess wire, cutting threads, snipping fibers, and more. These supplies are essential for any jewelry-making project, so make sure to stock up. Find the right cutters for your design projects and start making designs you can be proud of.

You'll love completing jewelry designs with these cutter pliers. Lindstrom's RX series flush cutter pliers are great for trimming wire components like eye pins, head pins, and beading wire. The handles make possible complete hand control for precision work. The innovative spring mechanism reduces spring tension during work, which lessens fatigue. Barely any effort is needed to close these pliers, making them a great option for smaller hands. You can also adjust the tension and opening width with the spring mechanism.

This heavy duty cutter is extremely strong. Use this tool for heavy gauge wires, bulk chains, and more. This cutter combines comfortable grip coating and extra fine tips to ensure precision cuts every time. As a safety precaution, the pliers have a locking mechanism to keep them closed while not in use. This apparatus has a good amount of counter pressure to ensure that they will not come undone on their own. As with all cutters, use them with caution and always point them away from yourself.

This regular-jaw, semi-flush cutter is made in Germany with the finest tool steel and is beautifully polished with box-joint construction and double leaf springs. The 4 3/4-inch ergonomic handles are designed for repetitive use. With a handle width of 3/4 inch and a soft non-slip texture, the user is assured of less fatigue. The handle contact is 300% greater than with conventional handles. Try this wonderful tool for more comfort as you work. This tool is recommended for use with 20 gauge wire and finer.

The Lindstrom supreme cutter with micro-beveled edge is one of the finest tools in the industry, used by jewelers and craftspeople around the world. These cutters are unsurpassed in material, design, and performance. The precise jaw alignment, German lap-joint engineering, and double leaf springs are easier on your hands, so beading is a breeze. This amazing tool is recommended for use with 16 gauge wire and finer. Warning: Using this tool to cut stainless steel wire can damage the tool.

Perfect for beginning beaders, this leatherette zipper pouch will hold the basic tools you need to get started in your beading hobby or profession. The set comes with chain nose pliers, round nose pliers, flat nose pliers, and a side cutter. These tools have polished steel heads and double leaf springs for smooth operation. The cutters in this set are recommended for use with 22 gauge wire and finer.

Taper head cutters are very popular. The pointed head allows for increased cutting access yet has sufficient strength to avoid tip breakage when used within its capacity. Get into those small coils and trim away the sharp edges when you are doing wire work that will be worn next to the skin. The ergonomic handles are 4.8 inches, fitting the average hand much better than the smaller tools on the market and allowing for easier repetitive use without fatigue. Recommended for use on soft wire no larger than 18 gauge.

Tronex oval head cutters make for an essential wire cutting tool. They are for general use. The ergonomic handles are 4.8 inches, fitting the average hand much better than the smaller tools on the market and allowing for easier repetitive use without fatigue. The Razor Flush edge has no bevel on either cutting edge. The back side is absolutely flat at an angle of 45 degrees to the plane of the cutting surfaces. The exceptionally sharp edges produce cuts with virtually no raised surface on the lead (under a loupe you can see a line on the lead where the edges come together but you will not see a pinch). Also, minimum shock is imparted to the cut lead or component. However, more frequent sharpening is required with a Razor Flush cutter. The Razor Flush edge finish on Tronex cutters is executed by a proprietary process and thus unmatched by any other precision cutting tool in the world. It is also the edge finish selected for almost all specialty cutters (tip cutters and angulated cutters) made by Tronex. Recommended for use on soft wire no larger than 18 gauge.

Create quality and precision cuts using these Lindstrom shears. These shears will cut precisely through up to 16-gauge soft wire and 18-gauge soft sheet metal. The ergonomic cushion grip handles make it easy and comfortable to use these shears. You can use these shears to trim head pins and eye pins, cut jewelry chain and much more. These shears are intended for adult use only and you should always wear safety glasses while in use.

Micro Snips are sharp, compact, and easy to use. These snips work well for cutting Beadalon or Griffin Thread, Elasticity, SuppleMax, Leather, and other soft cords. They are perfect for travel thanks to their small design. Keep this tool among your supplies and be prepared for cutting with precision and ease.

Trim as close as possible to your work with these wonderful semi-flush end cutters. These end cutters are ideal for trimming head pins, eye pins, and more. The unique shape allows you to get close and into tight spaces. This tool is recommended for use with 20 gauge wire and finer. You'll want to add this essential jewelry-making tool to your collection.

Cut your leather with ease using this black straight leather cord cutter. You can use this helpful leather cutter to give your pieces clean cuts every time. It's perfect for using with Regaliz leather, and its compact size means it won't take up too much space on your work bench and you can even take it on the go. Make sure you create quality designs every time with the help of this useful tool. If you need a replacement blade, click here.

If you're a beginner to jewelry-making, you're going to need the right tools. Our Artbeads Jewelry Making Tools Starter Set will ensure you're prepared for lots of projects. This exclusive set includes basic tools every beader needs, such as a bead crimper, side cutters, chain nose pliers and round nose pliers. Jewelry wire is also included. All of these tools are held together in a collectible and reusable drawstring pouch, along with a postcard featuring an exclusive link to a webpage full of instructions, tips and other fun stuff to help get you started. Leave the guesswork out of jewelry-making and let this Artbeads Starter Set provide you with nearly everything you need.

This side cutter features a semi-flush regular jaw. The fine, slim head allows cutters to reach tight spaces, so it's perfect for jewelry making. Use these cutters to trim head pins, eye pins, and other craft wire. This high-quality tool will become an essential in your beading box. They are easy to use and will come in handy in many different projects.

Use professional tools to create quality jewelry with the Lindstrom supreme cutter with flush end. This cutter is recognized as one of the top in the industry by jewelers and craftspeople around the world. For material, design and performance, these cutters are absolutely the best. With a precise jaw alignment, German lap-joint engineering and double leaf springs, it's even easier to create fine jewelry. The slightly angled edges at the tips of the pliers allow you to work closer with your jewelry and provide more precision. This tool is recommended for use with 16 gauge wire and finer.

This blade for the black plastic straight leather cord cutter (TOOL-0038) features sharp edges that will give your leather cord a clean cut every time. Stock up on this replacement blade so you never have to worry about frayed edges. You'll love how easy it is to cut lengths of leather for your projects with this helpful tool.

Make cutting difficult pieces simpler with this pair of straight sheers. This helpful tool features a comfortable grip and sharp teeth designed to cut through metal pieces with precision so you can create new jewelry components that reflect your personal style. Use them in mixed media projects.

These scissors have very sharp 1-inch blades to cut thread, ribbon, and more. The fine, curved points allow access to tight areas. They're great for cutting threads in bead weaving and embroidery projects. The total length of these scissors is 3.5 inches. Made of stainless steel, these durable scissors will stand the test of time. Add these craft essentials to your collection and be prepared for all kinds of projects.

This leatherette zipper pouch holds round nose pliers, chain nose pliers, flat nose pliers and side cutters, all with different colored handles. Whether you are learning the tools for the first time, conducting classes, or are a busy business owner, these tools will be easy to identify, grab, and use. The cutters in this set are recommended for use with 22 gauge wire and finer.

Tronex oval head cutters are great for general use. The ergonomic handles are 4.8 inches, fitting the average hand much better than the smaller tools on the market and allowing for easier repetitive use without fatigue. The flush cutting edge means that both cutting edges receive a tiny bevel by diamond honing over the entire outer length. The bevels are at 60 degrees to the plane of the cutting surface. They are no more than 0.12mm in width and thus form an exceptionally small V-shaped groove along the edges. It also yields only the tinniest raised surface, or pinch, on the cut lead. Recommended for use on soft wire no larger than 16 gauge.

Easily cut through wire with these memory wire shears. This memory wire shear has hardened 90-degree jaws that easily slice through spring-tempered wire, leaving a clean and safe-to-handle straight edge. The high-quality construction means this tool will last a long time. When working with memory wire, this tool will help you cut and trim with ease.

Taper head cutters are very popular. The pointed head allows for increased cutting access yet has sufficient strength to avoid tip breakage when used within its capacity. Get into those small coils and trim away the sharp edges when you are doing wire work that will be worn next to the skin. The ergonomic handles are 4.8 inches, fitting the average hand much better than the smaller tools on the market and allowing for easier repetitive use without fatigue. The flush cutting edge means that both cutting edges receive a tiny bevel by diamond honing over the entire outer length. The bevels are at 60 degrees to the plane of the cutting surface. They are no more than 0.12mm in width and thus form an exceptionally small V-shaped groove along the edges. It also yields only the tiniest raised surface, or pinch, on the cut lead. Recommended for use on soft wire no larger than 16 gauge.

Be prepared for your jewelry-making projects with the Dazzle-It classic slim tool set with grey handles. These tools feature thin and durable rubber grips, great for beaders with small hands. The set includes a side cutter for cutting wire, bent nose pliers for attaching jump rings and findings to designs, round nose pliers for shaping wire into loops and slim flat nose pliers for securing your components. With this tool set, you can easily create amazing jewelry.

This sturdy pair of high-leverage shears is perfect for your heavy duty projects. Its wide, strong teeth will easily cut through various materials including some metals. This heavy pair of scissors is a must-have for jewelry designers ready to explore mixed media projects and create their own unique pieces.

This end cutter creates nice, clean, straight lines. When you need a flush cut for jump rings and the like, this is the tool to reach for. When you need precision, this tool gets the job done. The shape of these cutters allow you to cut close to tight spaces, so it's an excellent option for jewelry. This tool is recommended for use with 22 gauge wire and finer.